First Aid Palooza · Annual Event

Our flagship day of community health.

First Aid Palooza is the GoodWorks flagship annual event: a free day of CPR and BLS certification, scholarships, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on community health for the DMV.

An attendee practices resuscitation with a GoodWorks volunteer at First Aid Palooza
01

Free CPR and BLS Certification

Attendees train hands-on with our instructors and earn their certification at no cost. Our instructors are certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross.

02

The $5,000 Open Scholarship

Presented live each year to one standout student.

03

The $1,000 Pre-Health Scholarship

Awarded to a student pursuing a future in health care.

04

1:1 Pre-Med and Pre-PA Coaching

Clinicians sit down with attendees one on one to talk paths, applications, and next steps.

05

Community First Aid Kit Building

Attendees build first aid kits together as part of a hands-on community project.

A $5,000 Open Scholarship check is presented at First Aid Palooza
A GoodWorks instructor leads an interactive group demonstration at First Aid Palooza
A one-on-one coaching conversation at First Aid Palooza
Community members gathered at First Aid Palooza
Community members share a meal together at First Aid Palooza
An attendee practices infant CPR on a baby manikin at First Aid Palooza
Two attendees talk beside the First Aid Palooza flower wall

Help us do it again.